Bio
Steeped in Folk and Blues tradition, Sam Jefferson draws equally from Jazz and Gospel roots to create ‘soulful songs that bring a story to life’ as quoted by BBC Radio Scotland!
Sam’s latest album, ‘Sing Beneath the Sun,’ has earned him concert performances at The Bridgewater Hall, The Met, IWM North, and as a supporting act to folk icon Ralph McTell at the RNCM, earning Ralph’s praise and a great accolade of ‘Outstanding musicianship!’
Opening last year’s Manchester Jazz festival at the renowned Matt & Phred’s, Sam continues to sell out his monthly residency gigs there. Book him to hear his impressive blues and folk spins on classics. He has a voice that is perfect at delivering a truly unique and professional Acoustic Postcard.
Setlist*
Al Green - Have You Been Making Out Ok?
Aretha Franklin - Without The One You Love
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
B.B. King - Sweet Little Angel
B.B. King - How Blue Can You Get?
The Beatles - Come Together
The Beatles - Nowhere Man
Bessie Smith - St. Louis Blues
Bessie Smith - When You’re Down And Out
Big Bill Broonzy - Glory Of Love
Big Bill Broonzy - Key To The Highway
Billie Holiday - Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me
Billie Holiday - Body And Soul
Bill Withers - Use Me
Bill Withers - Grandma’s Hands
Bill Withers - Lean On Me
Coldplay - Everything’s Not Lost
Colin Hay - Beautiful World
Colin Hay - Overkill
Deee-Lite - Groove Is In The Heart
Django Reinhardt - After You’ve Gone
The Doors - Soul Kitchen
Dr. John - Such A Night
Duke Ellington - Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Ella Fitzgerald - Baby Won’t You Please Come Home
Elvis Presley - Can’t Help Falling In Love
Elvis Presley - Heartbreak Hotel
The Eagles - Take It Easy
The Eagles - Witchy Woman
Fleetwood Mac - Need Your Love So Bad
Hank Williams - Lovesick Blues
Irma Thomas - Ruler Of My Heart
Jack Johnson - Banana Pancakes
Jeff Buckley - Everybody Here Wants You
Jimmy Reed - Baby What You Want Me To Do/Take Out Some Insurance
Jimmy Reed - Big Boss Man
John Martyn - May You Never
John Martyn - Over The Hill
John Martyn - Solid Air
Joshua Radin - I’d Rather Be With You
King Floyd - Groove Me
Kris Kristofferson - Me And Bobby McGee
Mahalia Jackson/Sister Rosetta Tharpe - His Eye Is On The Sparrow 44. Mazzy Star - Fade Into You
Muddy Waters - Can’t Be Satisfied
Nat King Cole - Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You
Nat King Cole - I Was A Little Too Lonely
Norah Jones - Don’t Know Why
Norah Jones - Turn Me On
Otis Redding - Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay
Patsy Cline - Walkin’ After Midnight
Patsy Cline - Crazy
Paul Simon - Still Crazy After All These Years
Prince - Kiss
Ray Charles - I’ve Got A Woman
Ray Charles - Hallelujah, I Love Her So
Ray Charles - Georgia On My Mind
Robert Johnson - Sweet Home Chicago/Kind Hearted Woman
Robert Johnson - Love In Vain
Ry Cooder - Crazy ‘Bout An Automobile
Stealers Wheel - Stuck In The MiddleStevie Wonder - Superstition
Stevie Wonder - Boogie On Reggae Woman
Taj Mahal - Leaving Trunk
Tom Waits - Ol’ 55
Tom Waits - Blue Valentines
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl
Vulfpeck - Back Pocket
Willie Nelson - I Gotta Get Drunk